Prince Antoine of Bourbon-Two Sicilies facts for kids

Prince Antoine of Bourbon-Two Sicilies was a member of a very old royal family. He was born on January 20, 1929, and passed away on November 11, 2019. His family, the House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, once ruled a kingdom in southern Italy called the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. This kingdom existed until 1860. Prince Antoine was also an engineer who worked with radar technology.

Life of Prince Antoine

Prince Antoine's full name was Antoine Marie Joseph Alphonse Adam et omnes sancti. He was born in Cannes, France. His father was Prince Gabriel of the Two Sicilies, and his mother was Princess Malgorzata Izabella Czartoryska.

Family Life and Marriage

Prince Antoine married Duchess Elisabeth of Württemberg on July 18, 1958. Together, they had four children:

• Prince François
• Princess Maria Carolina
• Prince Gennaro
• Princess Maria Annunziata

A Royal Engineer

Beyond his royal background, Prince Antoine was known for his work as an engineer. He specialized in radar technology. This field involves using radio waves to detect objects and measure their distance and speed. It's used in many areas, like weather forecasting and air traffic control.

Royal Titles and Honours

As a member of the House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Prince Antoine held specific titles and received special honours.

His Royal Title

From his birth on January 20, 1929, until his death on November 11, 2019, he was known as:

• His Royal Highness Prince Antoine of Bourbon-Two Sicilies

Special Honours

Prince Antoine also received several important honours, which are like special awards or memberships. These included:

• Bailiff Grand Cross of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George
• Knight of the Order of Saint Januarius
• Knight of Honor and Devotion of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta